Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking bids for Systematic Sidewalk Repair at Various Locations This work consists of replacement of non-compliant sidewalk and sidewalk ramps in the City's 1st Ward. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the work including necessary sand backfill, grading, and restoration. Engineering staff will mark the sidewalks to be replaced and the Contractor will receive work locations through the City's work order program City Works (web-based program). All contractors will be required to utilize City Works for obtaining work orders and submitting completed quantities for substantiation and payment requests. The City's Mission Statement and Sustainability Vision Statement, defines the purpose of the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) - Construction Policy and Administrative Guidelines (1) provide equitable access to do business with the City; (2) encourage involvement in the City's Sustainability Vision Statement themes; and (3) enhance the growth, development and participation of small and emerging businesses to perform on City construction contracts. The EBO - Construction Policy and Administrative Guidelines include bid discount provisions. A contractor's bid may be discounted when the contractor can demonstrate and substantiate their involvement in practices that further the City's Mission Statement and Sustainability Vision Statement. Section 5 of the Administrative Guidelines for the EBO - Construction Policy describes the City's bid discount provisions and has been expanded to include additional discount point opportunities by employing graduates from construction entry programs. A certified check or bid bond for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 calendar days after the date and time for receiving bids. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids; to reject the Bid of a Bidder who is not, in the opinion of the Engineer or City, in a position to perform the contract; to waive informalities, irregularities and technicalities; to reject any and all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced [unreasonable unit price(s)] or conditional Bids; or to advertise for new Bids. The City also reserves the right to award the Contract in the City's best interest, and therefore, may select a Bidder other than the lowest.